Happy Anniversary, Rastelli Market Fresh

Rastelli Market Fresh in Marlton celebrates its first anniversary, with a weeklong celebration featuring free food events from Monday, July 20, through Saturday, July 25. Customers can get great deals all week long, including two breakfast sandwiches for the price of one. Spa water and a 12-ounce cup of gourmet House Blend coffee will also be complimentary for all customers. In addition, each day will bring a new sampling activity, as well as sale prices on featured products.

Tuesday, July 21: Bubba’s Q-Day.De-boned baby-back ribs and steaks will be served. Cookies and fruit infused water will also be offered.

Wednesday, July 22: The official anniversary! The grill will feature Rastelli Preferred Steaks, along with a selection of flavored sauces. For a refreshing mid-summer treat, Mister Softee will be at the store from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and from 4 to 7 p.m. All Rastelli Market Fresh shoppers will get a free Mister Softee ice cream cone, as long as you can provide a receipt. Thanks to the programming of pro-logic, $10 gift cards will be given throughout the day, following every 25th sale.

Thursday, July 23: Seafood from the grill. Rastelli’s quick frozen options include swordfish, sea bass, black cod, salmon, and mahi-mahi, with marinade and glaze flavorings that run the gamut, from macadamia-chile lime, to miso, teriyaki, and pineapple salsa. A free Rastelli’s Market Fresh bag will accompany purchases of $25 of more. The produce department will feature a“Thanks for Helping us Grow” fruit and flower display. A special demonstration will also be offered by the wine and spirits department.

Friday, July 24: Stop by for a turkey, salmon or beef burger. At noon, Republic Tea will distribute free samples.

Saturday, July 25: Customer Appreciation Day. The$10 gift card giveaway returns, with every 25th transaction producing a winner. Dietz & Watson will be doing an outdoor sampling. The grill will feature Rastelli Market Fresh ribeye, with smoked tomato bleu cheese butter. A live DJ set will add to the festive atmosphere as the celebration reaches its final day.

Kerry Brown is a freelance writer who reports on local happenings in education, food, business, features and the arts for several media outlets including South Jersey Local News and Newsworks. At home she enjoys sharing simple but flavor-packed meals, especially from the grill, with her family and friends. Dessert has never been her calling but she recently discovered what could be a signature dish: Meyer lemon icebox pie. When out and about, she’s happy to find herself seated at the bar in some rustic and cozy tavern featuring craft food, craft beer, an amazing selection of wine by the glass and live music.